Rancho Santa Margarita is one of Orange County's youngest cities, earning that distinction just 16 years ago in January of 2000. The impressive neighborhood is located in the hills, providing residents with a reasonable amount of privacy to go along with the spectacular views of the county below. Rancho Santa Margarita is home to a [...]
Orange is one of the oldest cities in the area, and this is evident immediately upon entering the city's quaint downtown area. While many of the surrounding cities redeveloped land in the 1960s, Orange decided to preserve its downtown area, providing basis for the city motto, "A Slice of Old Town Charm." Orange appeals to [...]
Newport Beach is located in central Orange County along a breathtaking stretch of Pacific coastline. The city is home to unbelievable houses and, similar to La Jolla, has recently placed among the top 10 in the country in terms of median family income and property value. Premium home prices will deter a majority of home [...]
Similar to many of the surrounding communities, Mission Viejo is in it's infancy as a major city in Orange County. The up-and-coming, picturesque neighborhood is one of the largest master-planned commuities in the country, consisting mainly of uniformly designed developments. Consequently, the city is known for it's beautiful parks, tree-lined streets, and upscale amenities. The inland [...]
Los Alamitos is a small town of under 12,000 people, located on the border between Orange County and Los Angeles County. The quiet community has a rich history in Southern California, including playing a huge role in aircraft manufacturing before and during World War II. Following the war, many military personnel decided to keep their [...]
When it comes to beautiful cities in Orange County, Lake Forest finds itself near the top of every list. The centrally located city, once known as El Toro, expanded almost 20 years ago and in the process brought in new housing developments and commercial centers. The city is now home to well regarded schools, highly [...]
Contrary to the typical image of standstill Los Angeles freeways and high-density residential areas, Laguna Niguel is widely-recognized by locals for its extensive parks and hiking trails. Orange County is home to the massive, 22,000 acre South Coast Wilderness, much of which is located in Laguna Niguel and the surrounding San Joaquin Hills. The city [...]
Laguna Hills is a quaint neighborhood sitting east of Laguna Beach near the Laguna Canyon. The city of just over 30,000 people was incorporated just 25 years ago, and takes up only 6.4 square miles in southern Orange County. Laguna Hills is made up of mostly residential neighborhoods, but is also home to over 500 [...]
One of the most desirable cities in the world, sitting in southern Orange County, is beautiful Laguna Beach. The small coastal city of just over 22,000 people is home to ideal weather, scenic views, nature preservation, and beautiful homes. Tourism plays a huge role in the community while over 3 million people visiting Laguna Beach each [...]
La Palma is a small town of just over 15,000 people located on the border of Los Angeles County and Orange County. The beautiful city is ideally located, sitting just a quick trip away from the attractions in Anaheim and Buena Park. La Palma was recently ranked as the 16thbest place to live in the [...]